Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Well, release day came and release day went.And I’m pooped.Seriously, stick a fork in me, guys, I’m done.

Yesterday, after my launch party at Katy Budget Books, aka one of the best bookstores in the entire world, I was feeling pretty tuckered out.When I looked over my shoulder, I saw my cat, Skitter, and I think he was toying with me by imitating me.

Anyway, I grabbed my camera and caught his antics in action because I knew nobody would believe me unless the could see it for themselves.

So here is what my cat says I look like after a release day.

Pretty accurate, huh?

And below are some reviews that are flowing in on Don’t Mess With Texas:

Don't Mess With Texas was a fabulously great read. I absolutely loved the characters. If you are looking for a fun romance that keeps you guessing this is it. There's a happy ending and I can't wait for the next one in the series.

Craig kicks off another series set in Texas, revolving around three ex-cops framed for murder and now running their own PI agency. Christie Craig always delivers enjoyable light romantic mysteries - add Don't Mess With Texas to the list.

Christie Craig blends humor, romance, and homicide to create an intriguing and off-the-wall-type of mystery for her readers. This is a fast paced story that brings together an eccentric cast of characters, each with his own set of quirks, to the party. The result is unmitigated chaos that succeeded in capturing my attention quickly and holding it tightly until the very end. I loved every minute that I spent with my nose stuck in the book and I am looking forward to the next PI's story.

This is a fun Texas investigative romance that in some ways feels like a throwback to the madcap comedies of the 1930s. The story line is fast-paced from the moment the heroine vomits and never slows down as her knight in shining armor tries to prove her innocence while falling in love with "Leon's leftover". Fans will appreciate this terrific Texas two-step.

This is laugh out loud humorous fun! A heroine who pukes on the hero, a no-nonsense Nana (loved her! Nana needs her own story, she's just that funny), a strong defend-and-protect type hero--mix it all together and you've got a novel jammed pack with Christie’s humor, romance, mystery, suspense and everything else she could think of including an English Bulldog sleeping in a coffin.

Great reviews! Alot of people in my book club have read it and loved it! I have it on my Kindle and patiently waiting for my trip tmrw so I have something awesome to read on the plane. I hope you get refreshed quickly so you'll want to write more soon!!! :-)

Great picture! I know that feeling way too well. But it's caused by kids and back to school chaos! LOL Congratulations on your new release and the wonderful reviews! Can't wait to read this one! Wishing you all the Best!!

Congrats Christie and it was a great book launch, too bad you couldn't join us with the after book release lunch- it seems that each launch we attend we have to go eat.( mostly because I was craving onion rings) But in all seriousness, it is a great book and written by a really funny and great writer. May your star continue to rise and "best seller" be added to the title. Ruth

Congratulations, Christie...love the picture of Skitter...looks like my kind of kitty cat--fluffy! (I love cats. I'm allergic, but I LOVE them--apparently I don't have as much trouble around the long-haired ones that are well taken care of).

Thanks for quoting my blog! It was an honor to be able to review DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS for you.

Loved the cat picture!:)...did you nudge him over so you could both hang 'round together? Misery and company and all that:)I bought the book. Twice. I have a girlfriend who'll be receiving it for Christmas. We curl up and read the same books during that time and compare notes. This time I'm sure we'll be whooping!Great reviews, Christie, and an excellent signing at KBB:)Lo

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